The French Government on Wednesday announced the coming into force tonight or on Thursday of a group of sanctions dictated by the European Union (EU) against Russia after its recognition of the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk»
Avoidable tragedies
More than 175 dead, a hundred missing and around 200 injured is the provisional balance of the landslides that affected the mountainous city of Petrópolis, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to a count published on Monday by authorities.»
COVID-19 Threatens Regional Integration, says Caribbean Official
The crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic has worsen a series of previous problems threatening plans for regional integration, said Rodolfo Sabonge, general secretary of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).»
Europe prepares media marathon against blockade of Cuba
The coordinators of the Europe for Cuba channel, José Antonio Toledo and Patricia Pérez, today offered details on the preparations for the media marathon convened on April 2 and 3 to denounce and condemn the U.S. blockade against the island.»
Cuban FM evokes region’s proclamation as a zone of peace
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Saturday recalled the proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace eight years ago, and described it as a source of pride for the region»
Request for recall referendum declared inadmissible in Venezuela
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela declared inadmissible the request for a referendum to recall the mandate of the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro.»
COVAX falls short on vaccine delivery goal
The World Health Organization says nations reported 21 million new coronavirus cases last week — the highest weekly toll of the pandemic. »
WTO considers trade a tool of recovery
Trade can contribute to a faster recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, but only if everyone can participate and fully benefit from this activity, the WTO's highest authority said today»
UN Secretary General calls for commitment to recovery for all by 2022
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said today that the world is welcoming 2022 »
Economic impact of Covid-19 in Latin America assessed
The crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic caused in Latin America a loss of the value of the main currencies, historical inflation rates, deepening of informal economic activities and higher public debt»